Operations Supervisor For Rigging
The successful candidate for the Operations Supervisor for Rigging will supervise the daily activities of 10-15 Department 920 riggers. D920 plans, schedules, coordinates, and accomplishes virtually all lifting and handling activities in support of manufacturing, assembly, outfitting, and testing of submarine structures and components while maintaining safety, quality, cost, schedule, and continuous improvement. D920 personnel operates all facility cranes (bridge, gantry, mobile, crawler, and cantilever), transporters, transfer car system, Traksporter, and air pallets.
Benefits and perks include :
- Paid vacation, plus 10 paid holidays each year
- Full Medical and Dental
- Vision Plan and Optical Shop
- Employee Pharmacy
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and care giving
- HSA with company seed and match program
- Generous Stock Savings and Investment Plan (401K)
- Discounts to local and national vendors
- Relocation Assistance for those that qualify
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
Attending Plan of the Day (POD) to assist with prioritizing the daily workload, assign and execute the work to meet company goals.Perform risk assessment of each task prior to job assignment in accordance with ODD-027 and provide oversight during execution of lifting and handling activities including technical guidance.Ensure first time quality and compliance with Navy Crane Center standards, the EB Safety Manual, lifting and handling policies, procedures, and engineered drawings.Perform safety, forklift, and lifting and handling surveillances regularly and assist middle management with corrective actions to minimize negative trends.Minimize the department training delinquency and no show rate to meet company goals.Capture EBos delays and assist middle management with corrective actions to control cost.Complete Near Miss Reports and lower level crane / rigging accident reports for areas of responsibilities.Provide mentoring / counseling to subordinates that do not follow directions or policies and procedures.Develop and mentor subordinates that are capable of acting as substitute supervisors.Must have the ability to motivate, mentor, and develop all subordinates to support business goals and needs.Must have the ability to drive team performance to support business demands such as required O.T. and extended hours when the business dictates.Additional responsibilities include assisting the D920 Area Superintendent with planning, scheduling, training, safety performance, equipment inspection & maintenance, development & implementation of process improvement projects, review of construction methods / sequencing, and lifting and handling drawings.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required :
High School Diploma or EquivalentMinimum of 1 year experience in lifting and handling / RiggingAvailable to work all three shiftsProficient with lifting and handling policies, procedures, and drawingsKnowledge of basic safe work practices and have the ability to comprehend, follow and issue verbal and / or written instructionsAvailable to work extended work hours to support production schedules (including weekends, holidays, and plant shutdowns) as business needs dictatesAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of DefensePreferred :
Experience in shipbuildingMinimum of 2 years lifting and handling experience in a construction or manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of ship systems and procedures pertaining to submarine constructionSupervisory experienceMilitary experienceVocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsMDU graduateSkills
Ability to evaluate risk and execute plans that minimize riskHighly motivated individual requiring minimal oversightAbility to motivate peers and subordinates to achieve daily goalsStrong leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and writing skillsPhysical Qualifications
Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting
Environmental Attributes
Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet